Ashli Gibson is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry. Ashli has a background as a Certified Nurse-Midwife in which she developed expertise in prenatal care, birth, postpartum care, and gynecology over the span of six years. Ashli also holds a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International adding an additional level of proficiency to her skill set.
In this episode, we discuss:
· Providers should be trained in trauma-informed care to ensure patients feel comfortable during gynecological exams.
· Proactive mental health care is important for women planning to get pregnant to address any pre-existing mental health conditions and ensure a supported journey.
· Perinatal mental health concerns can manifest as anxiety, depression, OCD, and even postpartum psychosis.
· Untreated postpartum anxiety and depression can have negative effects on both the mother and the baby.
· Medication, such as SSRIs, can be safe and effective for treating mental health issues during pregnancy.
· Infertility treatment can take a toll on mental health, and support from providers and therapists is important.
· Having a postpartum plan and seeking help early can make a significant difference in mental health outcomes.
Additional resources:
Fetal brain development studies: https://womensmentalhealth.org/posts/stress-in-pregnancy-alters-brain-development/#:~:text=Maternal%20anxiety%20was%20associated%20with,levels%20in%20the%20fetal%20brain.
Pregnancy registry: https://womensmentalhealth.org/research/pregnancyregistry/
PSI- support groups, general information, provider support: https://www.postpartum.net/
Trauma informed care resource as well as a great birth resource:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf4jRfmk1j4
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